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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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